How to Keep a Lawn Green and Healthy Year-Round: 4 Tips
Are you a homeowner that’s wondering how to keep your lawn green and healthy? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to keep their lawns looking nice all year long—and while there’s nothing like a green, healthy lawn to make your home look its best, keeping your lawn looking good year-round takes work and knowledge. Here are a few tips to help you keep your lawn looking great all year long:
Mow High
Grass that is cut too short is more susceptible to disease and pests. It’s also more likely to dry out and turn brown in hot weather. When you mow your lawn, it’s imperative that you look up the recommended mowing height for your type of grass and mow at the highest recommended height.
Water Deeply and Less Often
Watering deeply encourages grass roots to grow deeper, which makes them stronger and more drought resistant. Watering less often also helps reduce the risk of fungal diseases and pests. Watering too much and too often creates a shallow root system that is more susceptible to these problems.
Fertilize Regularly
Regularly fertilizing your lawn helps it withstand drought, disease, and pests. It also helps it to stay green and healthy-looking longer. Fertilizers designed explicitly for lawns contain the right mix of nutrients that grass needs to be healthy. However, using the wrong fertilizer can harm your lawn, so it’s essential to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when applying it.
Aerate and Top-dress Your Lawn
Aerating your lawn allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots more easily. This helps the roots grow stronger and deeper, making the grass more resistant to drought, disease, and pests. Aerating also helps reduce soil compaction, which can damage grass roots. You should aerate your lawn at least once a year—more if you have heavy traffic on your lawn.
Top-dressing your lawn with compost is a great way to keep your lawn looking good. Compost is a natural fertilizer and helps retain water and fight disease. Bayside offers Top-dressing services for both new and existing lawns.
These are just a few things you can do to keep your lawn looking its best year-round. However, it’s critical to research the best ways to take care of your lawn in your specific region. Different areas have different soil types and climates, so what works in one area might not work in another. By following these tips, you will be on the path to a beautiful, green lawn. With a bit of care and attention, you can have a beautiful, green lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Choose Bayside Sod
Replacing your grass can be a big project, but it’s worth it when you see how lush and green your lawn will be. Contact us if you have questions about replacing your grass or which type of sod is best for your lawn.
